IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/spr/endesu/v26y2024i11d10.1007_s10668-023-03771-3.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Assessing the impacts of ecological framework of Indian riverfront revitalization projects

Author

Listed:
  • Susan Simons

    (Manipal Academy of Higher Education)

  • Amit Kinjawadekar

    (Manipal Academy of Higher Education)

  • Trupti A. Kinjawadekar

    (Manipal Academy of Higher Education)

Abstract

Urban waterfronts have evolved into vibrant centres of recreation, tourism, and economic activities, becoming focal points for social, cultural, and religious gatherings in modern cities. The historical development of riverfronts sought to elevate the economic status and image of neighbouring cities during the industrial era. However, with the growing emphasis on riverfront revitalization projects in recent times, it has become imperative to prioritize environmental sustainability and ecological considerations in the planning and execution of these initiatives. This paper delves into the revitalization plans of the Sabarmati and Patna riverfronts in India, undertaking a comparative assessment of their development strategies and challenges encountered in ecological preservation. The study seeks to explore the interplay between the river and environmental concerns and analyse the positive impacts of ecological improvements on the social and economic dimensions of these urban waterfronts. Additionally, the research scrutinizes the alignment of these various aspects with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, presenting an integrated approach towards fostering holistic and sustainable urban riverfront development. The study on riverfront development projects revealed that successful projects prioritize social inclusivity, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability, contributing to the long-term success and well-being of both communities and ecosystems. The research demonstrates the potential for holistic and sustainable urban development through riverfront revitalization, offering valuable insights and case studies for future urban redevelopment projects.

Suggested Citation

  • Susan Simons & Amit Kinjawadekar & Trupti A. Kinjawadekar, 2024. "Assessing the impacts of ecological framework of Indian riverfront revitalization projects," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 26(11), pages 27553-27583, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:26:y:2024:i:11:d:10.1007_s10668-023-03771-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-03771-3
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10668-023-03771-3
    File Function: Abstract
    Download Restriction: Access to the full text of the articles in this series is restricted.
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1007/s10668-023-03771-3?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Pennan Chinnasamy & Aashni Parikh, 2021. "Remote sensing-based assessment of Coastal Regulation Zones in India: a case study of Mumbai, India," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(5), pages 7931-7950, May.
    2. Pritam Ahirrao & Smita Khan, 2022. "Evaluating public open spaces through the lively planning integrative perspective: a developing country context," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 24(4), pages 5225-5257, April.
    3. Simone Preuss & Jaime Cabral & Angus Morrison-Saunders & Mike Hughes & Ana Bárbara Nunes, 2021. "Understanding community perceptions of an urban stream before and after a discussion of revitalization possibilities using photo-elicitation," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(3), pages 3946-3965, March.
    4. Jinliang Zhang & Yizi Shang & Meng Cui & Qiushi Luo & Ruihai Zhang, 2022. "Successful and sustainable governance of the lower Yellow River, China: A floodplain utilization approach for balancing ecological conservation and development," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 24(3), pages 3014-3038, March.
    5. R. Srinivas & Ajit Pratap Singh & Divyanshu Shankar, 2020. "Understanding the threats and challenges concerning Ganges River basin for effective policy recommendations towards sustainable development," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 22(4), pages 3655-3690, April.
    6. Pei-Ing Wu & Yi Chen & Je-Liang Liou, 2021. "Housing property along riverbanks in Taipei, Taiwan: a spatial quantile modelling of landscape benefits and flooding losses," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(2), pages 2404-2438, February.
    7. Samrat Majumdar & Arijit Das & Sujit Mandal, 2023. "River bank erosion and livelihood vulnerability of the local population at Manikchak block in West Bengal, India," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 25(1), pages 138-175, January.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Edelbis López Dávila & Yenima Martínez Castro & Osvaldo Romero Romero & Gijs Du Laing & Pieter Spanoghe, 2021. "Human exposure to toxic trace elements present in local crops of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(7), pages 10547-10575, July.
    2. Barau, Aliyu Salisu & Abubakar, Ismaila Rimi & Kafi, Kamil Muhammad & Olugbodi, Kemi Hamdat & Abubakar, Jibrin Ibrahim, 2023. "Dynamics of negotiated use of public open spaces between children and adults in an African city," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 131(C).
    3. Md Nawaj Sarif & Lubna Siddiqui & Tania Nasrin & Somnath Bera & G. V. Ramana, 2024. "Vulnerability of riparian inhabitants to river bank erosion hazard in lower Ganga: an integrated approach," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 120(11), pages 9503-9526, September.
    4. Shahfahad & Swapan Talukdar & Mohd. Rihan & Hoang Thi Hang & Sunil Bhaskaran & Atiqur Rahman, 2022. "Modelling urban heat island (UHI) and thermal field variation and their relationship with land use indices over Delhi and Mumbai metro cities," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 24(3), pages 3762-3790, March.
    5. Yavuz Alkan, 2021. "User-focused alternative design model for Sarıçay channel and landscaping in terms of sports and health components: Çanakkale, Turkey," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(5), pages 7212-7229, May.
    6. Jiangmin Yang & Gengzhi Huang, 2024. "Study on the Mechanism of Multi-Scalar Transboundary Water Security Governance in the Shenzhen River," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-14, August.
    7. Huang Sun & Zhenqi Hu & Shuai Wang, 2024. "A Study of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Yellow River Sediments and Their Impact on the Reclamation of Coal-Mined Subsided Land," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(1), pages 1-19, January.
    8. Yi Cheng & Haimeng Liu & Shaobin Wang & Xuegang Cui & Qirui Li, 2021. "Global Action on SDGs: Policy Review and Outlook in a Post-Pandemic Era," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-25, June.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:26:y:2024:i:11:d:10.1007_s10668-023-03771-3. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Sonal Shukla or Springer Nature Abstracting and Indexing (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.springer.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.